Requirements for Pakistan Visa Application

To apply for a visa to Pakistan, you need to fulfill the following general requirements:

1. Duly Filled Visa Form: Complete the visa application form accurately and provide all necessary information.
2. Original Passport: Submit your original passport, which should be valid for at least six months from the date of application. Include a photocopy of the passport as well.
3. Passport-sized Photographs: Provide two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
4. Additional Documents: Include any other documents that may support your visa application.

Please note that the visa’s validity period starts from the date of issue, and the duration of stay is counted from the date of entry into Pakistan.

Visit/Tourist Visa Requirements:

If you are a visitor or tourist holding a British passport, you can apply for a visit/tourist visa to Pakistan. The processing time for this visa is typically five working days. The specific requirements for a visit/tourist visa are as follows:

1. Duly Filled Visa Form: Fill out the visa application form completely and accurately.
2. Original Passport: Submit your original passport, valid for at least six months. Also, provide a photocopy of the passport.
3. Passport-sized Photographs: Include two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
4. Invitation Letter from Sponsor: Obtain an invitation letter from your sponsor in Pakistan.
5. Sponsor’s ID and Address: Provide the ID of the sponsor along with their complete address in Pakistan.
6. Bank Statement: Submit your last three months’ bank statement.
7. Reference Letter from Workplace: Include a reference letter from your workplace.
8. Itinerary, Hotel Booking, and Schedule of Visit: Provide a detailed itinerary, hotel booking confirmation, and a schedule of your visit.

Requirements for Business Visa:

If you are applying for a business visa to Pakistan, you need to meet the following requirements:

1. Valid Passport: Ensure that your passport is valid.
2. Documents Showing Business Activity: Submit documents demonstrating substantial investment, export/import activities during the previous year.
3. Registration Letter: If you are involved in the hotel business, provide a registration letter from the Tourism Division.
4. Other Business Documents: Include additional business-related documents, such as a letter from the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Registrar of Company, partnership deed, or articles of association.
5. Duly Filled Visa Form: Complete the visa form accurately.
6. Recent Photographs: Provide three recent passport-sized photographs.
7. Visa Fee: Pay the visa fee in US dollars.

Please note that these requirements are subject to change, and it is advisable to consult the official embassy or consulate of Pakistan for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding visa procedures and regulations.

Capital City:                      Islamabad

Local Time:                       GMT + 5

Telephone Code:             + 92

Bank Time:                       Closed on Saturday afternoon and Sunday